Show & Tell, Ep. 204: Windfall, Spaceman, the Targeted, the Great Gatsby & Six Years of Six

Windfall Steppenwolf Artistic Director Glenn Davis joins Andrea to talk about his performance in Windfall at the Steppenwolf Theatre. Windfall is about a Chicago family dealing with personal tragedy and surviving that loss.  Glenn recently appeared on Broadway in Steppenwolf’s transfer of Purpose,…

Show & Tell, Ep. 203: The Great Gatsby, Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion", The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking about Godard" & The Chicago Lighthouse

First up, the Tony Award-winning musical The Great Gatsby rides into Chicago this spring through May 3rd at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph.  Andrea talks to actress Lila Coogan who plays Myrtle Wilson about her role, the show's glitz and glamour, and a preview that will bedazzle Chica…

Show & Tell, Ep 202: Six years of SIX-the Reunion, Randolph St. Market, Harris Theatre of Music and Dance, & the South Chicago Dance Theatre

First up, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts reunites the original Broadway Queens from smash hit musical Six in: “The Royal Reunion, Celebrating Six years of Six” on Monday, June 22 at the Fairlie in West Loop. Andrea talks with the OG Katheryn Howard-  Samantha Pauly - about the role that lau…

Show & Tell, Ep. 201: Chicago a cappella's "Building American Pop" concert series, Chicago Jazz Orchestra's tribute to Roy Eldridge, Glenwood Sunday Market's "Spiral Into Spring" fundraiser & Alison Ruttan at the Hyde Park Art Center

Chicago a cappella, Chicago’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble is hosting the upcoming concert series Building American Pop  from April 19th-26th. Andrea talks to CAC Executive Director Matt Greenberg about this time capsule, which revisits the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriti…

Show & Tell, Ep. 200: Theatre of the Mind, Madama Butterfly, Man in Black: Johnny Cash & One of a Kind Show

We have a jam packed 200th episode extravaganza for you today! First up is Chicago's newest interactive, immersive, spectacular exhibition, "Theatre of the Mind", the brainchild of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and his wife Mala Gaonkar, which explores how we perceive the world and ourselves.…

Show & Tell, Ep. 198: Celebrating 250th America's Birthday at Cantigny, "the Wiz", Chicago’s 10th annual Rum Fest and “A Night of Queen”

First up, Cantigny - the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick - is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with an extraordinary lineup of exhibits and events to commemorate this historic summer. Andrea talks to Cantigny Executive Director Matt LaFond about all the events and exhibits this s…

Show & Tell, Ep. 197: “One Night of Queen” and pro-wrestling matches at the Salt Shed

First up, it’s a night of Queen you don’t want to miss!  It’s the world’s best Queen tribute concert show One Night of Queen performed by the U.K. band Gary Mullen & the Works.  The band will be performing in Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 & 29.   Andrea talks to lead singer Gar…

Show & Tell, Ep: 196 – Chicago St. Patrick’s Day festivities w/ City Cruises & Royal Sonesta, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Chicago Danz Theatre and Camp Paw Patrol

This week on the show, a plethora of activities for adults, kids, the partiers celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day festivities and the cultural enthusiasts into dance theatre and dance ensembles.  First up, it’s almost St. Patty’s Day in Chicago and that means GREEN everything, including the…

Show & Tell, Ep. 195: Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill at the Des Plaines Theatre, the Sons of Cream at the Arcada, NorthSide Restaurant Week, Greektown Restaurant Week & the Chicago Golf Show in Rosemont

First up, Andrea talks with rock and roll legends - Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill, who will be performing at the Des Plaines Theatre on March 6th, along with the Smithereens! Vicki co-founded the Bangles and went on to chart topping success in the 80’s, 90’s and beyond and John has played with hi…

Show & Tell, Ep. 194: A Night of Broadway in Naperville, Little Shop of Horrors at the Marriott Theatre, Newberry Consort's "Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks" and the Northside Wedding Walk

First up, it’s “A Night of Broadway”, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual gala & concert featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway performers singing their signature selections and other Broadway hits - with a 20-piece live orchestra. Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Chris…